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Chapter 22

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Alaryngeal Communication   Alternative modes of speaking that do not involve the normal larynx; used by patients whose larynx has been surgically removed.  
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Aphonia   Impaired ability to use one's voice due to disease or injury to the larynx  
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Apnea   Cessation of breathing  
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Dysphasia   Difficulties in swallowing  
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Epistaxis   Hemorrhage from the mucous membrane of any area of the nose  
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Herpes simplex   "cold sore", a cutaneous viral infection with painful vesicles and erosion on the tongue, palate, gingiva, buccal membranes or lips  
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Laryngectomy   Surgical removal of all or part of the larynx and surrounding structures  
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Laryngitis   Inflammation of the larynx; may be caused by voice abuse, exposure to irritants, or infectious organisms.  
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Pharyngitis   inflammation of the throat; usually viral or bacterial in origin  
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Rhinitis   inflammation of the mucous membranes of the nose; may ne infectious, allergic, or inflammatory in origin  
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Rhinitis medicamentosa   rebound nasal congestion commonly associated with overuse of OTC nasal decongestants.  
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Rhinorrhea   drainage of a large amount of fluid from the nose  
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Rhinosinusitis   inflammation of the nares and para-nasal sinuses, including frontal, ethmoid, maxillary, and sphenoid sinuses; replaces the term sinusitis  
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Tonsillitis   inflammation of the tonsils usually due to an acute infection  
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Xerostomia   Dryness of the mouth from a variety of causes  
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